An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people.This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

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The statement reflects the factor of perceived susceptibility in the health belief model, which refers to the individual's belief that they can be affected by a particular health problem or condition. The adolescent smoker in this example does not perceive themselves as susceptible to getting lung cancer.

An Adolescent Smoker Might Think Lung Cancer Happens Only to Old